Advice

27

Feb

Getting a divorce is traumatic and sometimes you can spend too much time, money and emotions in an unwise fashion. 5 Tips: Do not fight over the “pots and pans”. Personal property has a lot of emotions involved and some sentimental pieces are very important but many times people spend too much time fighting over […]

26

Feb

If you die without a will, your assets are “probated) through the court according to the law on MA ( Intestacy). This means that the courts will follow how the state has determined the distribution laws rather than how you wish your assets to be divided. I have had some cases where there have been […]

22

Jan

If a prior court order no longer works for the parties or circumstances change the party may seek a modification. The party must file a complaint for modification to change a judgment. A further temporary order may change a prior temporary order. The most common changes are alimony or spousal support, custody and parenting time […]

24

Nov

Every case is unique but this is a common question. Many people are concerned with ‘abandonment”. This is typically not the issue with leaving the house(in a very few cases it might be) but moving out does impact you case. A negatives include that it sets a precedent and a divorce can take some time […]

18

May

It can be overwhelming, upsetting and confusing to receive divorce paperwork even if you are expecting a divorce, never mind if you were unaware. It may be very emotional and easy to ignore or act inappropriately. However, there are some important steps to prepare and respond. You should keep track of when you receive the […]

18

Apr

As most people are aware there are a lot of concerns about social media with issues of privacy and concerns about who you and your children might be “friending”. In today’s legal climate there are a lot of legal risks associated with the internet that people are not aware of. It is a fairly common […]

10

Feb

There are a lot of issues with children going through a divorce. There may be significant emotional and behavioral issues. The state now requires that parents attend a parenting education class prior to finalizing the divorce. The idea is that the divorce is difficult on children and parents should be educated regarding not how to […]

03

Feb

OUI have traditionally been one of the most litigated criminal cases in MA. There are a lot of defenses and many cases that do not look winnable can become so. Do not automatically plead out to your case. A few things to do are: 1. Have your attorney file an omnibus discovery motion that includes […]

04

Dec

Holidays have a lot of good things about them but as everyone know can be very stressful. I am a lawyer who helps people in trouble. One of the most troubling times for people is during and after the holiday season. This is one of the busiest times of the year for an attorney as […]

17

Nov

The criminal justice system is a big bureaucracy. If charged you want to get out of the bureaucracy. One issue is to look closely at the police report and to determine if there are sufficient evidence to charge you with a crime. You can file a motion to dismiss arguing that even if you assume […]

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About Alexander Nesson

Alexander has represented thousands of clients in a variety of court cases (criminal, juvenile, family, divorce, DCF, probate, etc.) As a trial lawyer, he is a strong advocate for his clients' rights and legal claims. Practicing law is the only way to know the law, and Attorney Nesson has demonstrated his legal proficiency before judges and packed courtrooms. Alexander established a law office in Taunton, MA in 1995, practicing law throughout Massachusetts with emphasis on Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk counties where he continues to provide dedicated, personalized legal services at affordable rates.